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120135 PS English Linguistics: Introductory Seminar (2007W)
The mental lexicon
Continuous assessment of course work
Labels
anrechenbar als K 215 für AHStG-Studienpläne. ECTS UF Englisch: 3.00
Details
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 10.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 17.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 24.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 31.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 07.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 14.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 21.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 28.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 05.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 12.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 09.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 16.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 23.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 30.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
In this course we will explore the nature of the human word-store or 'mental lexicon'. We will be looking at processes of word-formation, at approaches to word meaning, at the phonological and syntactic information in the lexicon, and at formulaic language or pre-fabricated chunks. Furthermore, we will discuss how people learn words (in a first and second language), and how they understand and use them. Finally, we will also acquaint ourselves with the dictionary on the shelf and try to relate it to the one in the head.
Assessment and permitted materials
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
These classes focus on one area of linguistics, seeking to attain two basic goals:
a) to provide an overview of a specific area as well as a sound knowledge of both past developments and the present "state of the art". Weekly readings (textbook as well as supplementary material) are required.
b) to provide a more in-depth treatment of a particular aspect of the area by means of a research paper, which should introduce the student to the basic skills of researching and writing such a paper. In-class presentations or discussion forums on the paper topic give the students the opportunity to argue their ideas.
a) to provide an overview of a specific area as well as a sound knowledge of both past developments and the present "state of the art". Weekly readings (textbook as well as supplementary material) are required.
b) to provide a more in-depth treatment of a particular aspect of the area by means of a research paper, which should introduce the student to the basic skills of researching and writing such a paper. In-class presentations or discussion forums on the paper topic give the students the opportunity to argue their ideas.
Examination topics
All of this will be done by combining short phases of lecturing with pair, group and whole class discussions, based on (task-oriented) readings.Participants' own research projects will be based on further and more in-depth reading on selected topics and will be presented in class. Assessment is based on class participation, assignments, presentation and a final paper.
Reading list
Aitchison, Jean. 2003. Words in the mind. An introduction to the mental lexicon. (3rd edition). Oxford: Blackwell.
Association in the course directory
204, 701, K 215
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